Senior Engineer, Software Embedded Applications (R5070)

shieldai· X-BAT Engineering - Software
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📍 Dallas, TexasFull Time Employee💰 USD 120K–190K

About this role

Founded in 2015, Shield AI is a venture-backed defense-tech company with the mission of protecting service members and civilians with intelligent systems. Its products include Hivemind autonomy software and V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft. With offices and facilities across the U.S., Europe, the Middle East, and Asia-Pacific, Shield AI’s technology actively supports operations worldwide. For more information, visit www.shield.ai. Follow Shield AI on LinkedIn, X, Instagram, and YouTube.  Job Description:  We are seeking for skilled, experienced embedded software engineers with relevant experience in C++ in embedded systems to join our X-BAT Embedded Software Team focused on developing complex avionics software that merges hardware and embedded applications for cutting-edge Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAV).  The Embedded Software Engineer works with in a high pace environment with a cross-functional team of program stakeholders, electrical engineers, Guidance, Navigation and Controls (GNC) engineers, systems engineers, test engineers and the autonomy team, to design and develop software systems which utilize modern aerospace sensors, state-of-the-art UAV avionics.

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What is the salary for the Senior Engineer, Software Embedded Applications (R5070) role at shieldai?
The listed salary for this Senior Engineer, Software Embedded Applications (R5070) position at shieldai is USD 120K–190K. This is an Full Time Employee role.
Where is the Senior Engineer, Software Embedded Applications (R5070) position at shieldai located?
This Senior Engineer, Software Embedded Applications (R5070) role at shieldai is based in Dallas, Texas. The position is listed as on-site or hybrid. Check the full job description or apply directly to confirm the work arrangement.
Is the Senior Engineer, Software Embedded Applications (R5070) role at shieldai full-time or part-time?
This is listed as a Full Time Employee position. It is posted as a Senior Engineer, Software Embedded Applications (R5070) role in the X-BAT Engineering - Software department at shieldai.
Which team or department does the Senior Engineer, Software Embedded Applications (R5070) at shieldai belong to?
This Senior Engineer, Software Embedded Applications (R5070) position is part of the X-BAT Engineering - Software department at shieldai. See the full job description for more information about the team structure and responsibilities.
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When was the Senior Engineer, Software Embedded Applications (R5070) job at shieldai posted?
This Senior Engineer, Software Embedded Applications (R5070) position at shieldai was posted on May 28, 2026. Apply as soon as possible — early applications are often reviewed first.
Senior Engineer, Software Embedded Applications (R5070)
shieldai · 💰 USD 120K–190K
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